Subtract 21/24 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 21/24
42/35 - 21/24 is 13/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
42/35 = 42 × 24/35 × 24 = 1008/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
21/24 = 21 × 35/24 × 35 = 735/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/840 - 735/840 = 1008 - 735/840 = 273/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/40
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